How to grow arugula on the balcony

Arugula belongs to the cabbage family. Currently very popular. It is added fresh to salads and as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes.

In its composition has a large number of nutrients.

Features of arugula growing

Arugula - undemanding plant, so it can be grown not only in the country site, but also on the balcony in special boxes, tubs.

It has a very high degree of germination. It is best to grow arugula on the gazebo, as there are greenhouse conditions.

Arugula refers to the light-loving plants. Accordingly, it is possible to place on the west or east side.

plant simplicity also makes it possible to grow it on the south side, indicating that tolerance to direct sunlight.

A northern route is not suitable, because the lack of light will result in a low rate of germination or lack thereof.

Rectify the situation can only be an additional lighting, which also applies if arugula is grown in the autumn-winter period.

Cultivation arugula on the balcony is possible if the air temperature is not lower than 10 C.

Arugula need frequent and abundant irrigation. The soil should not dry up.

In the process of growing arugula dressing, various kinds of fertilizers are not used.

This is due to the fact that all substances are quickly absorbed through the root of the leaves, which are in use.

For big crop must be planted arugula in the fertile land which can be purchased in the store. You can prepare it on their own.

To do this, mix the ground turf, humus and sand in the ratio 2: 2: 1.

Arugula can be grown using seeds purchased at the store:

1. Capacity in which the planting will be carried out, washed and disinfected.

2. Poured drainage (expanded clay, small stones).

3. Primer is annealed (disinfected) and spread on top of the drainage, slightly moistened.

4. The ground organized grooves (minigryadki) at a distance of 3 cm from each other.

5. Seeds planted in minigryadki a depth of 0.5 cm, covered with earth.

· 3 days the first shoots appear after planting arugula;

· 10 days rocket ready for consumption;

· 3 weeks later removed the first harvest;

· From May to September - the best period for the cultivation of arugula on the balcony.